Director of Human Resources Operations - Lippert

Come join the Lippert team and become part of the industry-leading manufacturer of USA-made Curt custom towing and truck accessories. 

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries.  We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Director of Human Resources

Our Director of Human Resources is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the human resource function. The HR Director is a services and solutions provider to the operating group. They maintain and enhance the organization’s human resources function by implementing and evaluating team member relations and human resources polices, programs and practices.   

Responsibilities

• Annually reviews and makes recommendations to executive management for improvement of policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures compliance
• Maintains responsibility for compliance with federal and state legislation pertaining to all personnel matters
• Communicates changes in personnel policies and procedures and ensures proper compliance is followed
• Assists executive management in the annual review, preparation and administration of wage and salary program
• Coordinates or conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separation
• Consults with legal counsel on personnel matters as appropriate
• Oversees talent acquisition and onboarding processes
• Works directly with department managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters
• Recommends, evaluates and participates in staff development
• Supervises the staff of the human resource department
• Participates on committees and special projects and seeks additional responsibilities

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency/Coaching
• Organizational Skills
• Staffing
• Initiative
• Thoroughness
• Time Management
• Management Proficiency
• Financial Planning and Strategy
• Process Improvement
• Decision Making
• Strategic Planning

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibilities upon hiring. Direct reports include human resources managers and representatives

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are decided by the hiring manager.

Travel

Travel would be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day.  

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university
• 7+ years of direct experience
• Professional in Human Resources or comparable HR certification preferred
• Ability to effectively respond to and interact with all levels of organizational staff, including executives
• Competencies include excellent presentation/facilitation, organizational, analytical, interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
• Requires high level computer expertise, including use of database, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications
• Flexible, innovative in a fast paced, growth-oriented and time-critical environment

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must pass EVerify

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are.  We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Apply at careers.lippert.com!

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.  This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.  All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member.  Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members.  Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership.  Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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